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Five-Star Book Recs

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As an avid reader, I am constantly looking for my next favorite read. This list contains some of my most favorite reads! I added a variety of genres, so you'll absolutely be able to find your next big read on this list. Happy reading!
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Romance

Contains both adult romance and young adult romance

 
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This was my second Emily Henry book, and I loved that it was a story about more than just romance. It was also about friendship and rekindling love that used to be there.
Happy Place by Emily Henry, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
 
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This book was such an unexpected five-star read for me! I'm usually not a big fan of an accidental pregnancy trope, but this one was so beautiful! I absolutely loved it.
Out on a Limb (Out, #1) by Hannah Bonam-Young
 
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I normally don't like hockey romances, but this one was amazing!! I had so much fun reading this novel, and the character chemistry in it was absolutely incredible!!
Collide (Off the Ice #1) by Bal Khabra
 
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This book was so much more than just a romance, and it made it even better. If I could, I would reread this again for the first time.
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
 
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I held off from reading this book for forever since I was hesitant about it. However, it turned out to be one of my favorite books! I 100% recommend this book, even if you're hesitant about trying it.
Twisted Love (Twisted, #1) by Ana Huang
 
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Lynn Painter's YA romance books are all amazing, but this one is truly the best one in my opinion! It's so light and fluffy, and I would highly recommend it!
Better Than the Movies
 
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This was my first Ashley Poston book, and it was so good!! The magical realism in it was so unique, and it made it even better!
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

Literary Fiction

 
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Not only is a great book that demonstrates female empowerment in the 1950s, it is also a terrific show to watch on Apple TV! I quickly finished this book since it piqued my main interest in chemistry. I would highly recommend this book, especially if...
Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel by Bonnie Garmus
 
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I've read this book over a year ago, and I still highly recommend it, especially if you're into video games and/or coding! It's an amazing book that surpassed all my expectations.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
 
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I read this book last year, and it was unlike any other. It was truly incredible, and I would absolutely recommend this!!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
 
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I love any Taylor Jenkins Reid book, and this one is no different! It's unique writing style had me hooked and it's storytelling had me hooked until the end!
Daisy Jones & The Six: Reese's Book Club: A Novel: Reid, Taylor Jenkins
 
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Beartown is the first book in Fredik Backman’s Beartown series, and it was absolutely my favorite! This character-driven book was about so much more than just a hockey team or a small town, and it truly pulled at my heartstrings on many occasions. If...
Beartown (Beartown Trilogy #1)|Paperback

Thriller

 
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I was on the edge of my seat for this entire book! I found it impossible to put down until it was finished. I was spooked and constantly left in suspense. I would highly recommend!!
The Housemaid #1 - Freida McFadden
 
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I read this book within two days, and it was truly one of the most captivating thrillers I've ever read. I highly recommend this book!
The Boyfriend - McFadden, Freida: Books
 
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None of This is True had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end! It was haunting, disturbing, and creepy, and I was absolutely here for all of it! If you’re looking for your next thriller read, then this one is for you.
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

Fantasy

 
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This is 100% a fantasy book for anyone, whether you love fantasy or are just starting to get into it! I'm not a huge fantasy reader, but I binged the whole series in just a week! Highly recommend
Caraval (Caraval, 1) by Stephanie Garber
 
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This book absolutely lived up to the hype that it got online!! If you love fantasy or if you do not, I absolutely recommend that everyone should read Shatter Me!
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi